uvulectomy

noun

uvu·​lec·​to·​my ˌyü-vyə-ˈlek-tə-mē How to pronounce uvulectomy (audio)
plural uvulectomies
: surgical excision of the uvula

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“Uvulectomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/uvulectomy. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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